Century League Completes Endowment, Funds Annual Scholarships

In addition to a $2,000 gift, the Century League of Morrilton has given the final installment of a $25,000 endowed scholarship fund created through the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Foundation. Scholarships from this fund will be given out beginning in fall 2018. The organization also completed a $1,000 pledge to the GIVE MEANING campaign this year. 

L-R: UACCM Chancellor Dr. Larry Davis, Development Officer Morgan Zimmerman, and Director of Student Activities Courtney Stell

The Century League Scholarship is a $500 tuition waiver awarded annually to a full-time UACCM student from Conway County. Scholarships from this endowed fund will be given out beginning in fall 2018. Applicants must complete the scholarship application and submit a 500-1,000 word essay on the topic, “Why is community service important?,” to the UACCM Financial Aid Office to be eligible for this award. Award recipients are selected by the UACCM Scholarship Committee.

As a nonprofit organization established in 1982, the Century League’s mission is to promote community development and improvement to be ready to act upon matters concerning local, state, and national welfare; to help in assessing the needs of the community and gathering people and resources to meet these needs; and to aid in the fellowship among residents of Conway County.

For more information about this award or the UACCM Foundation’s private scholarship program, contact Morgan Zimmerman at (501) 977-2085, or at zimmerman@uaccm.edu.
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